The dog thread is better than the cat thread, because it features dogs.

Dark urine is a sign of dehydration, but if he is drinking plenty he may have a bladder infection or kidney problem.
Check his gums, if they are yellow rather than pink it is worth getting him a checkup. I would expect blood tests at least.

Nearly ten. I did initially think it might be an age related incontinence thing (have noticed a tiny damp patch where he's been lying occasionally and he sometimes smells a bit) but then he stopped eating.

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He is at an age when these problems become more common, he may just be suffering a stomach bug, but if possible it is worth a trip to the vet. At least you know what is happening then, rather than worrying over internet analysis.

Oscar's also been under the weather for a few days - diarrhea, lethargic, evil farts (okay, so the latter isn't that unusual). This morning he was eating lots of grass when we were out for a walk and he refused one of his favourite biscuits so we've booked him in for the vet this afternoon. He's lying around looking miserable and truly sorry for himself.

He's been given ranitidine and an antibiotic to start tomorrow when the injections wear off. No food 'til tonight or tomorrow morning, then plain rice and chicken or white fish.

Vet couldn't feel anything wrong in his stomach but he has an enlarged prostate - that could an infection, a cyst, cancer or just old age. We're to come back next week to see how he is and they'll think about doing a scan if it's needed.

Oscar had the indignity of having some seeds and grass pulled out of his arse.
He was stoical.
No idea where the seeds came from, looked a bit like chilli seeds or something similar.

He's got some probiotics and is only allowed the gastro-intestinal food for a few days. Fortunately he really likes that, much more so than the Fish4Dogs stuff we'd been giving him for his skin condition.

campanula - I have a dog who's scared of everything and we're doing the CARE protocol which is slow going (not least because his triggers are widespread and I'm still learning) but he's better than he was. Care for Reactive Dogs

Just had her 2nd vaccination, yesterday. She got delayed by two weeks as our vet couldn't match the brand of drugs that the breeder's vet used. So had to start a new course.

Looking forward to getting her out and meeting other dogs next week. Although lead training is disastrous at the moment.

She has learnt a few things. She can fetch, sit, come when called, and knows commands about going to the garden and having her tea.
As long as it suits her.

She is sleeping through the night pretty much each night, now. But she still has a training mat stuck down in the kitchen, which she only uses in the night. I think it's because she is still pretty small, and therefore, small bladdered.
She has only done two poos in the house since we got her. Which is pretty cool.

Her favourite place to be is on my shoulder or chest. She is there right now. Snoring and nuzzling.
She is also a big fan of the carpet in the living room. She has spent most of her time on the slippery wood floors. So the grippy carpet is amazing to her.

She really goes mad for the smell of espresso. I dare not let her try it though.